Engineering Design Review and Construction Supervision Consultant - The Shariah-compliant Affordable Housing Financing Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS) Country: Kyrgyz Republic Name of Project: The Shariah-compliant Affordable Housing Financing Project Name of Sector: Housing and Urban Development Consulting services: Engineering Design Review and Construction Supervision Consultant Mode of Financing: Instalment Sale Project Code: KGZ-1028 The Kyrgyz Republic has received financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) toward the cost of the Shariah-Compliant Affordable Housing Finance Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to engage an Engineering Design Review and Construction Supervision Consultant (the “Consultant”). The Consultant will provide comprehensive technical support to the State Mortgage Company (SMC) and the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to ensure that the design and construction of the affordable housing complex are technically sound, structurally and seismically safe, compliant with Kyrgyz norms and regulations, and meet acceptable standards of energy efficiency, resource efficiency, climate resilience, and environmental and social safeguards in accordance with Kyrgyz national legislation and the IsDB Environmental and Social Framework. The services will include, inter alia: (i) an independent technical design review of existing design documentation (architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure) and associated BoQs/cost estimates, including identification of gaps, risks, inconsistencies, and recommended corrective measures; (ii) support in consolidating and documenting agreed design clarifications, with any design modifications to be undertaken by the original designer or other duly authorized entity; (iii) preparation/adaptation of tender-ready documents for civil works packages in line with IsDB Procurement Guidelines; (iv) support during procurement including clarifications, addenda, and assistance in bid evaluation and contract finalization; (v) construction supervision and